DOE assessment guide for safeguards and security

Technical Report · Sat Apr 01 00:00:00 EST 1978

DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/6653511· OSTI ID:6653511

Bennett, C. A.; Christorpherson, W. E.; Clark, R. J.; Martin, F.; Hodges, Jr.

DOE operations are periodically assessed to assure that special nuclear material, restricted data, and other classified information and DOE facilities are executed toward continuing the effectiveness of the International Atomic Energy Agency safeguards. A guide to describe the philosophy and mechanisms through which these assessments are conducted is presented. The assessment program is concerned with all contractor, field office, and Headquarters activities which are designed to assure that safeguards and security objectives are reached by contractors at DOE facilities and operations. The guide takes into account the interlocking relationship between many of the elements of an effective safeguards and security program. Personnel clearance programs are a part of protecting classified information as well as nuclear materials. Barriers that prevent or limit access may contribute to preventing theft of government property as well as protecting against sabotage. Procedures for control and surveillance need to be integrated with both information systems and procedures for mass balance accounting. Wherever possible, assessment procedures have been designed to perform integrated inspection, evaluation, and follow-up for the safeguards and security program.

• Research Organization: Battelle Pacific Northwest Labs., Richland, WA (United States)
• DOE Contract Number: EY-76-C-06-1830
• OSTI ID: 6653511
• Report Number(s): HCP/W1830-01; TRN: 78-017121
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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